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Skywalker Holdings Recalls 13-Foot Square Tramplines

News from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
May 26,2009

Trampolines Recalled by Skywalker Holdings; Enclosure Problems Can Result in Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Skywalker Holdings, annouced a voluntary recall of roughly 60,000 of their 13-Foot square trampolines. Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

• You can contact the firms Recall Hotline at: (866) 603-5867 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.skywalkertrampolines.com.
• Or you can click here to read the full article at the CPSC's website for further information.

Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., to Recall Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets

News from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada
May 13,2009

Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., annouced a voluntary recall of roughly 71,000 of their Eddie Bauer Sooth and Sway Play Yards in the US, and roughly 5,600 of the same unit in Canada. Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

• You can contact the firms Recall Hotline at: (888) 233-4903 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.djgusa.com.
• Or you can click here to read the full article at the CPSC's website for further information.

Suntech to Recall SunKids Convertible Cribs

News from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
April 2, 2009

SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Today the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Suntech Enterprises Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 1,900 of their SunKids Convertible Cribs. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

• You can contact the firms Recall Hotline at: (800) 268-8139
• Or you can click here to read the full article at the CPSC's website for model numbers and further information.

Evenflo Recalls Envision High Chairs

News from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
April 2, 2009

Evenflo Recalls Envision ™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Today the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Evenflo Company Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 643,000 of its Envision ™ line High Chairs. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

• You can contact the firms Recall Hotline at: (800) 233-5921
• Or you can click here to read the full article at the CPSC's website for model numbers and further information.

Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic High Chairs

News from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
April 2, 2009

Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic ™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Today the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Evenflo Company Inc. announced a voluntary recall that would add about 90,000 units to the current recall of about 95,000 recalled in December 2008. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

• You can contact the firms Recall Hotline at: (800) 233-5921
• Or you can click here to read the full article at the CPSC's website for model numbers and further information.

Salmonella Outbreak

Tennesseans are now among the hundreds of individuals sickened by Salmonella in a recent nationwide outbreak. FDA, CDC and state partners have traced the Salmonella outbreak to foods made with peanut butter produced in a plant in Georgia. This plant does not produce peanut butter for consumers. Jars of peanut butter are not part of a national recall. For updated information on the outbreak, including products that have been recalled, click on the U.S. Food and Drug FDA Web Site link below.

• US FDA Salmonella Recalls

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

These new guidelines describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. Visit this web site for resources that will complement what you are doing now to encourage people in your community to get the amount of physical activity they need, based on the guidelines and their own goals. Resources include a toolkit for organizations and communities, guidelines for policy makers and health professionals and the advisory committee report. An excellent resource for your clientele, Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults, is also available.

• 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Crib Recalls

Delta Enterprise Corp., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the voluntary recall of over 1.5 million cribs to replace missing, or faulty safety pegs that can cause entrapment and suffocation hazards. See the links below for more details.

• Delta Enterprise Recalls Faulty Pegs
• Delta Enterprise Recalls Missing Safety Pegs

Stop Spending Leaks

Below are some tips on how to track your spending and find leaks that can derail your budget during these tough times.

• Instructions for Track Your Spending Worksheet
• Track Your Spending Worksheet

Small Savings Add Up

Changing small spending habits can result in large savings in the long run. Here's how:

• Small Savings - from the Tennessee Saves Website

Can't Pay All Your Bills?

If you've had a drop in income and can't pay all your bills, here are some tips for setting priorities and communicating with creditors:

• Who Gets Paid First? - Surviving a money crisis